Ridership, Bus Fleet and Service

Ridership—FY 2008-2009 information

*Includes 60,000 school children and 14,000 Transbay commuters ** AC Transit and BART contribute to a consortium created to provide paratransit services mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Service (Figures as of June 2009)

AC Transit buses connect with nine other public and private bus systems, 21 BART stations, six Amtrak stations, and three ferry terminals.

* Includes 78 local lines within the East Bay and 27 Transbay lines to San Francisco and the peninsula.

Service Area

Approximately 1.5 million people live in AC Transit's 364 square mile service area.

Alameda & Contra Costa counties:
Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Richmond, San Leandro, and San Pablo.

Unincorporated Areas: 
Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, El Sobrante, Fairview, Kensington, Irvington, North Richmond, and San Lorenzo.

AC Transit also serves downtown San Francisco via the Bay Bridge, and Foster City and San Mateo via the San Mateo Bridge.

Facilities

Bus Fleet Information (as of June 2009)

For Aficionados: Bus Series Fleet Information With Pictures

Send comments to: Shirley Sachsen@actransit.org

The 1900 series fleet of buses, 1996 Model D60-HF, was manufactured in the third quarter of 1996 by the NewFlyer Corporation in Winnipeg, Canada, and Crookston, Minnesota.

The 3000 series 1998 Model 416.09 fleet of buses was manufactured in the first quarter of 1998 by the NABI (North American Bus Industries) Corporation in Budapest, Hungary and Anniston, Alabama. The 3100 series 1998 Model 416.09 fleet of buses was manufactured in the fourth quarter of 1998 by the NABI (North American Bus Industries) Corporation in Budapest, Hungary and Anniston, Alabama.

The 4000 and 7200 series 2000 Model 040.07 fleet of low-floor buses was delivered in February/March of 2000 and was manufactured by North American Bus Industries (NABI) in Budapest, Hungary and Anniston, Alabama.

The 6000 series 2000 model 102DL-3 fleet of buses was delivered in mid-2000, and was manufactured by MCI (Motor Coach Industries).

AC Transit is introducing our new Van Hool buses. Unlike any other bus running in the United States, this bus has a 100 percent low-floor for easy entrance and exit. These European-styled buses also provide a third rear door in the back for quicker unloading. AC Transit has received 134 forty-foot A330 and 57 sixty-foot articulated AG300 buses, with deliveries that began in April 2003 and completed in December 2003. Their arrival allowed AC Transit to retire its fleet of 18 and 19 year-old buses. The new Van Hools were introduced on AC Transit's Bus Rapid Transit lines beginning with the "San Pablo Rapid" in June 2003. They were also put into service on at least five major trunklines carrying in excess of 97,000 passengers per day.

Historic Bus Fleet

Historic Bus Fleet #100, Serial# SDH-4501-021*

The 100 series fleet of "fishbowls" was received in 1961 as part of the new fleet acquired by AC Transit to replace the aging buses inherited from the predecessor Key System Transit Lines. A radical new design compared to the original "old looks," the "new looks" were manufactured by General Motors Truck & Coach. The 100s were a 'suburban model', having no rear exit door, and were fitted with high backed seats to be used for AC's Transbay service. They operated from 1961 until the early 80s. After retirment, many were sold to bus lease companies and other operators. Some are still in service with these companies today. Coach #100 was purchased by National Coach Sales in 1983, a bus leasing company, and had been stored at Eastshore Lines, a San Francisco charter operator. It was given to AC Transit sometime in 1996-97 and was then fully restored by the District's Central Maintenance Facility in East Oakland. This specific fleet was air conditioned on delivery, but over the years, units were removed.

*S = Suburban model
D = Diesel engine
H = Hydromatic (auto) transmission

The 810-864 series fleet of buses was received in July/August of 1973, manufactured by General Motors Truck & Coach. The 800s served from 1973 to the late 80s and early 90s on sidelines and hill runs. After retirement, many were sold to bus lease companies and other operators. Some are still in service with these companies today. Coach #839 was purchased by historian and collector Ron Hook in 1989. This bus was traded back to AC Transit in exchange for one of our surplus 2000 series Gillig TA buses. Currently it is located at CMF (Central Maintenance Facility) awaiting restoration.

*T = Transit model
6 = 6-cycle engine
H = Hydromatic (auto) transmission

The 2000 series New Flyers were received in May 1981 to replace the aging GMC 700 series, and were manufactured by New Flyer Industries in Canada. The New Flyers were the first new buses purchased by the District in over 10 years and the first fitted with a wheelchair lift. Other features included air conditioning and power steering. Coach #2013 was retired in July 1997 and 'saved' from disposal to be added to the Historic Fleet. It is currently in storage in the Hayward yard.

*D = Diesel powered
901 = modified model 900 series
A = Air conditioned
102 = 102 inches wide
35 = 35 feet long

The 1900 series of GMC 'old looks' were ordered by AC Transit's predecessor, Key System Transit Lines in 1948, and was transferred to AC Transit in 1960. Coach #1921 was restored to original Key System "fruit salad" colors in celebration of AC Transit's 20th anniversary in October 1980, and underwent a more extensive overhaul and restoration in 1995.

*T = Transit model
D = Diesel engine
H = Hydromatic (auto) transmision

The 2100 series of GMC 'old looks' were ordered by AC Transit's predecessor, Key System Transit Lines in 1958 to replace the trains then in service on the SF Bay Bridge. This fleet of twenty-one buses were the last of this model built by GMC. When AC Transit took over in October of 1960, the 2100s continued to serve on the bridge until the delivery of the new 100 series GMC 'fishbowls'. As the fleet aged, they were transferred to local routes and 'trippers', finally being used in Fremont and on BART bus routes. Coach #2103 was loaned to Santa Clara County Transit in 1979 for use as a training coach, and was retired in early 1980 when returned to AC Transit. This bus was restored to original Key System "fruit salad" colors in celebration of AC Transit's 20th anniversary in October 1980, and underwent a more extensive overhaul and restoration in 1995.